Sports Coach

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Tilbury is seeking a Sports Coach to deliver high-quality PE and sports programs to Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. The role provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging sports activities while promoting teamwork and high achievement. Additional benefits include health insurance, career development, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the school for a visit before applying.

Benefits

Staff well-being programme

Access to health insurance

Career development and training

Free access to fitness suite

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality PE and sports programmes.
• Ability to work within a supportive environment.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE and sports programmes to Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
• Participate in personal and professional development.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/02/2026 Midday

Date of Interviews: TBC

Employer

Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Role

As a Sports Coach, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality PE and sports programmes to Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. You will work within a supportive environment that values professional development and offers a clear pathway for impact.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl4MgwJUmA

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Working Pattern

8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only. [Monday to Thursday will be considered]

Benefits

• Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
• The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Application & Contact

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0214

Information about the School

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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